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The Nemesis, I

Album: Gold Audio 05: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes

Episode: 77

Lesson/Theme: Trusting God in times of trouble.

Bible Verse: Psalm 46:1

Characters: Lucy, Regis, Connie, Eugene, Whit, Tom

Writer: Phil Lollar

Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Original Air Date: July 8, 1989

Last Air Date: April 21, 2008

Description:
Odyssey City Council is in full session, and the item of the moment is whether or not the town should grant a business license to Dr. Regis Blackgaard. Blackgaard's biggest advocate is Philip Glossman-the man who opposed selling Whit's End to Whit-and the main holdout is Tom Riley. Tom's concern is that no one, including Dr. Blackgaard, really knows what kind of business "Blackgaard's Castle" will be. All that's certain is that it'll be a place for kids. A heated discussion ensues between Tom and Glossman. Whit finally intervenes, suggesting that they wait a week to vote on whether they should grant Blackgaard a business license. Everyone agrees. The meeting breaks up, and Blackgaard tells Glossman that they'll have to make sure Whit and Tom are out of the way when the vote is finally cast. Meanwhile, back at Whit's End, Eugene is concerned to see Lucy there with Richard Maxwell. Then Connie wanders in and is shocked to find that Eugene is working at Whit's End again. Connie and Lucy talk. Connie learns that Lucy is still resentful that Connie sent her home from Camp What-a-Nut. Lucy leaves. Connie feels disappointed by her visit and decides to leave-with Richard. On the way out, she runs into Whit and Tom. Connie has another brief, strained, and quiet conversation, and then she excuses herself. Tom asks Whit why he didn't rehire Connie like he did Eugene. Whit sadly replies that Connie has to ask for her job back. Whit says he could rehire Eugene because he knew firsthand that Eugene has learned his lesson. But Whit can't say that about Connie. He doesn't know if she understands yet why he fired her. When she's ready, he'll be there for her. Until then, he'll pray. Outside, Richard Maxwell tells a confused Connie that there are other places in town to work. Richard invites her to come and meet his boss. Connie agrees, and Richard takes her across town, where she makes the acquaintance of Dr. Regis Blackgaard. The story continues in part II...

Questions:
Why were Whit and Tom opposed to "Blackgaard's Castle"? Why was Lucy so influenced by Richard Maxwell? Connie got her job back because Lucy lied. Is it okay to lie if something good can result from it? Why or why not?